May 20, 2024 by Marni Ellery
The ranks of nearly 80,000 Berkeley Engineering alumni worldwide are now even larger following the college’s 2024 commencement. Last week, Berkeley Engineering celebrated graduates over the course of three ceremonies, honoring nearly 2,000 bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree recipients. Graduates were greeted by cheers — and a few tears — as family and friends celebrated this milestone achievement and capstone to their time at Berkeley.
The baccalaureate and master’s degree ceremonies were held on May 14 at the Hearst Greek Theatre, while the Ph.D. degree recipients were hooded on May 18 at Zellerbach Hall.
Engineering dean Tsu-Jae King Liu commended graduates for completing rigorous engineering programs while navigating a global pandemic and societal and political shifts. From these experiences, she said, “We’ve learned to be open to hearing new ideas, learned to seek out different viewpoints and values, to gain a better understanding of other people and the world we live in.”
Liu also encouraged this new generation of engineers to draw strength and inspiration from Berkeley’s diverse community as they venture into the world and make new connections.
“Learning is a lifelong process, so I hope that you, as Berkeley engineers and global citizens, will go forth with a growth mindset, seeking new knowledge and building new relationships inclusively,” said Liu. “As you develop solutions for the benefit of humanity, please keep in mind that diversity of thought, perspective and experience is essential for excellence in innovation.”
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